RE: [IP] Test Strips cannister left open!

> Does anyone know if a test strip cannister
> left open for 8 hours would result in
> spoiled strips?
Hi Sandra, moisture (humidity) is the enemy of test strips, containers have
a built in desiccant, that is why you need to keep them closed.
If you live in a rain forest and there was an overnight shower in your son's
bedroom, they are definitely bad.....
On the other hand if you live in the desert and the humidity was zero last
night, they are definitely still good..... Anywhere in-between and YMMV
:-).
I would think that if the control solution still tests within range, go
ahead and use them.
Mike
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